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Richmond upon Thames

86 schools · 45 primary · 11 secondary · 11 open teaching jobs

86
Schools
39,503
Pupils
1,542
Teachers (FTE)
11
Open jobs

Richmond upon Thames is one of England's local authorities, responsible for 86 schools — 45 primary, 11 secondary, educating around 39,503 pupils. The median teacher salary across Richmond upon Thames's state-funded schools is £50,210 (2024-25). There are currently 11 open teaching jobs across the authority. Browse schools by town, see how the authority compares, and find teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames.

Richmond upon Thames at a glance

Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
Nation
England
Total schools
86
Primary schools
45
Secondary schools
11
Pupils (state-funded)
39,503
Teachers (FTE)
1,542
Pupil–teacher ratio
19.4 (England 18.6)
Median teacher pay
£50,210
Spend per pupil
£7,556
Open teaching jobs
11

Workforce figures DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25; spending DfE CFR 2024-25; schools & pupils from GIAS. Open Government Licence.

Schools map — Richmond upon Thames

86 schools in Richmond upon Thames plotted by location.

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Teaching in Richmond upon Thames

Teacher pay and ratios vs the England average (2024-25).

£50,210
median teacher pay
above England avg (£47,185)
19.4
pupils per teacher
England avg 18.6
1,542
teachers (FTE)

Source: DfE School Workforce Census, 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Covers all state-funded schools, including academies.

School spending in Richmond upon Thames

Gross expenditure per pupil — LA-maintained schools (2024-25).

£7,556
per pupil (all phases)
£7,493
per primary pupil
£7,753
per secondary pupil

Source: DfE “LA and school expenditure” (CFR), 2024-25, Open Government Licence. Council-maintained schools; academies report separately.

Key services in Richmond upon Thames

Admissions, term dates, SEND and transport — official council services for Richmond upon Thames.

Links open official GOV.UK services, which direct you to Richmond upon Thames’s council by postcode. Always confirm dates and deadlines with the council.

Schools in Richmond upon Thames

View all 86 schools in Richmond upon Thames

Teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames

View 11 open teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames

Richmond upon Thames: frequently asked questions

How many schools are there in Richmond upon Thames?

Richmond upon Thames has 86 schools, including 45 primary and 11 secondary schools, educating around 39,503 pupils. This covers state-funded and other schools in the local authority recorded on Get Information About Schools (GIAS).

What is the average teacher salary in Richmond upon Thames?

The median teacher salary across Richmond upon Thames's state-funded schools is £50,210 (DfE School Workforce Census 2024-25), above the England average of £47,185. The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.4, against an England average of 18.6.

Who employs teachers in Richmond upon Thames?

It depends on the school. In council-maintained schools, Richmond upon Thames local authority is the legal employer; in academies and free schools the academy trust employs staff directly. You can apply for teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames through the school, the academy trust, the council or a recruitment agency.

How do I apply for a school place in Richmond upon Thames?

Apply through Richmond upon Thames's co-ordinated admissions scheme using your home council — one application covers schools across the authority, including community and voluntary-controlled schools. Use the official GOV.UK service, which routes you to Richmond upon Thames by postcode; deadlines and catchment rules are set by the council.

Are there teaching jobs in Richmond upon Thames?

Yes — there are currently 11 open teaching vacancies in Richmond upon Thames. New roles are listed as schools and trusts publish them.